Places to visit in Madurai
A temple city in southern Tamil Nadu and the gateway to Kodaikanal, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari.
About Madurai
A temple city in southern Tamil Nadu and the gateway to Kodaikanal, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari.
Top places in Madurai
Meenakshi Amman Temple
A large temple complex with tall painted gopurams.
Thirumalai Nayak Palace
A 17th century palace with a large courtyard.
Gandhi Memorial Museum
A museum on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.
Alagar Koil
A hill temple about 20 km from the city.
Getting to Madurai by taxi
Estimated one-way totals including driver bata.
| Route | Distance | Sedan | SUV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai to Madurai | 460 km | ₹7,300 | ₹9,700 |
| Coimbatore to Madurai | 215 km | ₹3,625 | ₹4,800 |
| Rameswaram to Madurai | 175 km | ₹3,025 | ₹4,000 |
Visiting Madurai: common questions
What are the top places to visit in Madurai?
Popular places include Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Alagar Koil.
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